Protein ReactionsCurdling milk, decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by catalase, glucose oxidase activity, hydrolyzing of sucrose with invertase, and using an enzyme to halt the Briggs-Rauscher reaction are demonstrated. Inhibiting the enzyme HIV-1 protease may slow the spread of AIDS.

Molecules and Medicine (E. J. Corey, Barbara Czakó, and László Kürti)Robert E. BuntrockLooking for a book on common drugs and pharmaceuticals? On diseases and medical conditions? On pharmacology? In addition, do you need some background in chemistry to handle all of this information? If you want all of this, and in addition want it under one cover, then this is the book for you.Buntrock, Robert E. J. Chem. Educ.2008, 85, 1495.

The A1c Blood Test: An Illustration of Principles from General and Organic ChemistryRobert C. KerberThe glycated hemoglobin blood test is a key measure of the effectiveness of glucose control in diabetics. The chemistry of glucose in the bloodstream, which underlies the test and its impact, provides an illustration of the importance of chemical equilibrium and kinetics to a major health problem.Kerber, Robert C. . J. Chem. Educ.2007, 84, 1541.